Where Nerves End

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Welcome to Tucker Springs, Colorado, where you’ll enjoy beautiful mountain views and the opportunity to study at one of two prestigious universities—if you can afford to live there.

Jason Davis is in pain. Still smarting from a bad breakup, he struggles to pay both halves of an overwhelming mortgage and balance the books at his floundering business. As if the emotional and financial pain weren’t enough, the agony of a years-old shoulder injury keeps him up at night. When he faces a choice between medication and insomnia, he takes a friend’s advice and gives acupuncture a try.

Acupuncturist Michael Whitman is a single dad striving to make ends meet, and his landlord just hiked the rent. When new patient Jason, a referral from a mutual friend, suggests a roommate arrangement could benefit them both, Michael seizes the opportunity.

Getting a roommate might be the best idea Jason’s ever had—if it weren’t for his attraction to Michael, who seems to be allergic to wearing shirts in the house. Still, a little unresolved sexual tension is a small price to pay for pain and financial relief. He’ll keep his hands and feelings to himself since Michael is straight… isn’t he?

'Where Nerves End' is book one in the Tucker Springs series by several different authors: L.A. Witt, Marie Sexton, and Heidi Cullinan. This first book by L.A. Witt resonated very strongly with me. Why you might ask? Let's just say that in my youth I was known to have the opinion that acupuncture rated right up there with bead-wearing, hemp-growing, aging hippies. I learned my lesson a long time ago, but I can relate to the main character's attitude in the beginning.

Jason Davis is having a rough time of it. His business is hurting with the recession, he and his boyfriend broke up, leaving Jason with sole responsibility for a huge mortgage, his business partner bailed on him and to top it all off the excruciating pain in his shoulder is preventing him from sleeping. At the recommendation of his friend, Seth, Jason agrees to see Dr. Michael Whitman. Michael is nothing like what Jason is imagining, but he is incredibly hot and Jason struggles with keeping his attraction secret from his straight doctor. Or so he's been told, anyway.

Michael Whitman has recently moved to Tucker Springs to be near his young son. He is struggling also as he is new to the area and needs to establish his client base all while coping with the very high cost of living in Tucker Springs. So when his patient suggests a roommate situation, Michael is all for it. But living with Jason isn't easy. Michael's parents have believed him to be gay his whole life regardless of all the women he's dated and a marriage.

I really enjoyed this story for several reasons. The writing and the story line were crisp and concise. The main characters were intriguing and fun, plus the introduction of additional great characters means the next book in the series should be just as good. The love story between Jason and Michael is filled with some angst, but nothing overwhelming to the point where I felt choked. All in all I really liked this story and am glad that I read it!

NOTE: This book was provided by Dreamspinner Press for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews

A great beginning to a wonderful series!

By Christy Duke on Nov 2, 2018 10:11

'Where Nerves End' is book one in the Tucker Springs series by several different authors: L.A. Witt, Marie Sexton, and Heidi Cullinan. This first book by L.A. Witt resonated very strongly with me. Why you might ask? Let's just say that in my youth I was known to have the opinion that acupuncture rated right up there with bead-wearing, hemp-growing, aging hippies. I learned my lesson a long time ago, but I can relate to the main character's attitude in the beginning.

Jason Davis is having a rough time of it. His business is hurting with the recession, he and his boyfriend broke up, leaving Jason with sole responsibility for a huge mortgage, his business partner bailed on him and to top it all off the excruciating pain in his shoulder is preventing him from sleeping. At the recommendation of his friend, Seth, Jason agrees to see Dr. Michael Whitman. Michael is nothing like what Jason is imagining, but he is incredibly hot and Jason struggles with keeping his attraction secret from his straight doctor. Or so he's been told, anyway.

Michael Whitman has recently moved to Tucker Springs to be near his young son. He is struggling also as he is new to the area and needs to establish his client base all while coping with the very high cost of living in Tucker Springs. So when his patient suggests a roommate situation, Michael is all for it. But living with Jason isn't easy. Michael's parents have believed him to be gay his whole life regardless of all the women he's dated and a marriage.

I really enjoyed this story for several reasons. The writing and the story line were crisp and concise. The main characters were intriguing and fun, plus the introduction of additional great characters means the next book in the series should be just as good. The love story between Jason and Michael is filled with some angst, but nothing overwhelming to the point where I felt choked. All in all I really liked this story and am glad that I read it!

NOTE: This book was provided by Dreamspinner Press for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews

warm and fuzzies!

By debbiereadsbook on Nov 2, 2018 08:11

Independent review for Divine Magazine, I was gifted my copy of this book.

Jason is faced with two choices: an increase in pain medication, or a visit to the acupuncturist his friend keeps recommending. He opts for the latter to relieve his shoulder pain, but it is costly. Finding out Michael was also struggling financially, Jason suggests they become room mates, since Jason has room. Jason just never factored in the attraction he has for Michael, especially since Michael is straight, right?

Warm and fuzzies, right here! I really enjoyed this! I mean, I must have. I went to bed to read a few pages before sleep and 90 minutes later, I'm done! One late night sitting and I made a new shelf for them too!

My only niggle is that only Jason has a say! Even though it;s first person, I think if Michael had been given a voice, this would have been a 5 star read. Michael does go against his feelings. Well, not really AGAINST them, more he lets his TRUE feelings free and I wanted to ear from him at key points along the way. There were many of them, too, but mostly his first meeting with Jason; when Michael does what he does to set Jason off and the bits in between, when they are fighting the attraction so bloody hard it made my teeth hurt!

It's not really a Happy Ever After ending, either, at least I didn't think so. Oh they get together and announce it to every one and they are happy, I just feel there might be more to come from these guys! Is there?? I hope so!

This appears to be the first book in a series written by (that I can see) 3 different authors, set in Tucker Springs which is the series name. I'd certainly read more of them, by Witt especially. Her book "Nine Tenths of The Law" spurned a new shelf too, "too stinking cute". I'd quite happily read other books in the series, just to see who pops up along the way!

So, ONLY because Michael doesn't get a voice

4 stars

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A good emotional read

By Cat on Nov 1, 2018 11:11

Where the Nerves End was a breathtakingly Beautiful story, full off angst, passion and coming out Jason’s boyfriend left him with a big mortgage, his business partner left him with a big mortgage and failing business, and with the chronic pain in his shoulder he has no control over his life. Finally with no other option in sight, he goes to see an acupuncturist that his best friend recommends. He finds himself attracted but the man is straight, divorced with a seven-year-old child.
Finding out Michael was also suffering from stress of business and mortgage he suggested he move in with him to help them both and so he can continue his treatments. But will the sexual tension be too much?
I loved this story. I loved both Jason and Michael. I could feel their anguish and pain. Whether it was emotional (Michael) or physical (Jason). The story is a slow burn but the chemistry between these two men is smokin. As with all of LA Witt’s books I loved everything about this story. I love Tucker Springs.

A good emotional read

By Cat on Nov 1, 2018 11:11

Where the Nerves End was a breathtakingly Beautiful story, full off angst, passion and coming out Jason’s boyfriend left him with a big mortgage, his business partner left him with a big mortgage and failing business, and with the chronic pain in his shoulder he has no control over his life. Finally with no other option in sight, he goes to see an acupuncturist that his best friend recommends. He finds himself attracted but the man is straight, divorced with a seven-year-old child.
Finding out Michael was also suffering from stress of business and mortgage he suggested he move in with him to help them both and so he can continue his treatments. But will the sexual tension be too much?
I loved this story. I loved both Jason and Michael. I could feel their anguish and pain. Whether it was emotional (Michael) or physical (Jason). The story is a slow burn but the chemistry between these two men is smokin. As with all of LA Witt’s books I loved everything about this story. I love Tucker Springs.